Eureka Springs Outdoors

Things to do… Hit the Trails in Eureka

Eureka Springs is a well-loved destination, especially this time of year. In fact, it’s been recognized as part of National Geographic’s Drives of a Lifetime series, though the sights on foot are some of the most relaxing activities in Downtown Eureka. Natural beauty blends with artistic flair, right in the heart of town. Comfortable temperatures beckon visitors down leaf-strewn paths lined with classical Victorian facades, whimsical bungalows, natural springs, and captivating shop windows. Nationally acclaimed as a destination for the arts, Eureka’s natural setting and open-minded attitude foster an atmosphere of creative energy, inspiring over 400 resident working artists.

Beauty Springs Eternal on the Streets of Eureka

Downtown Eureka Springs is on the National Register of Historic Places, and its picturesque buildings date back to when the city first became a flourishing tourist destination and spa town in the 19th century. Elegant architecture and lacey gingerbread woodwork echo the long-ago luxuries enjoyed by those first Victorian holidaymakers. Green spaces are in no short supply in Eureka, either. The same springs that drew crowds in centuries past are still gently burbling all over town, many surrounded by colorful gazebos and seasonal blooms. Names like Laundry Spring and Crescent Spring Park offer glimpses into Eurekan history. You’ll stumble upon many little hidden “pocket parks” as you stroll about town. It’s so relaxing on the trails of Eureka that it’s easy to feel as if you’ve been transported to another time.